aleem.k713
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Hey guys I'm making the switch to a BP/W set up and trying to get some clarity on Al or SS. I currently dive a scubapro litehawk with 8 lbs on a weight belt with a 3mm. All my dives have been in 65 to 80 degrees. All Al 80 tanks and my reg setup is about 4 lbs. Im not a big guy, 5'7 and weigh 145. I figured the litehawk is 5.2lbs dry weight which is about the same as most SS backplates. So with the addition of a harness, buckles and tank strap. would be about 2 -3lbs. So essentially I would be be overweighted by a couple pounds if I do SS and need about 4-6 pounds if I go the route of Al. I do travel for all my diving but the weight isn't a concern. Im leaning to SS but open to anyone advice on if this calculation seems off or any advice from those who have dove both ss and Al bp.